Discussions between Papua New Guinea government agencies and the developers of the US$9 billion Wafi-Golpu copper-gold project have been put on hold by the country’s National Court while it considers an application for leave for a judicial review. Meanwhile, work under the project’s exploration licence continues.
Papua New Guinea’s National Court puts Wafi-Golpu negotiations on hold pending hearing
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13 May 2019 by 1 Comment
Papua New Guinea’s Parliament adjourned to head off Vote of No Confidence
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Papua New Guinea’s Parliament looked set to address a motion for a Vote of No Confidence in the O’Neill-Abel Government. However, with Parliament adjourned until late May, exactly when or if a vote will take place is a matter of speculation.
People Moves: Mineral Resources Authority, Capital Insurance Group, CPL Group, US Embassy, Unitech
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22 May 2019 by Leave a Comment
New Chairman of the Board at the Mineral Resources Authority, Capital Insurance Group welcomes two Independent Board Directors, City Pharmacy Limited announces Board Chairman, new US Ambassador to Papua New Guinea and Vice Chancellor appointed at Unitech.
People Moves: University of Papua New Guinea, Judicial and Legal Services Commission, Global Fund
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The University of Papua New Guinea welcomes a Vice Chancellor, the Judicial and Legal Services Commission of Papua New Guinea announces a new Chief Magistrate and the Global Fund elects a Vice Chair of the Board.
Boardroom Briefing: Fake news, staff productivity and business pitches
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21 May 2019 by Leave a Comment
Finland sets example to fight fake news, how to increase staff productivity, and the correct level of enthusiasm for pitching a business. Readings from around the world on business, leadership and management.
In Brief: Kumul Petroleum and MRL Capital sign a Memorandum of Understanding and other business stories
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Kumul Petroleum Holdings and MRL Capital sign Lihir energy MOU, the CEO of Bank South Pacific sees ‘positive signs’ in Papua New Guinea’s economy and CPL’s new warehouse rises from the ashes. Your weekly digest of business news.
Take our poll on foreign exchange shortages in Papua New Guinea
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20 May 2019 by Leave a Comment
Are Papua New Guinea’s foreign exchange shortages in the past? Take our poll to find out.
In Brief: Santos announces plan to buy into P’nyang natural field gas in Papua New Guinea and other business stories
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20 May 2019 by 1 Comment
Santos to become an stakeholder in the P’nyang natural gas field project, an agreement between five telecom companies seeks to advance digitisation in Papua New Guinea, and upgrades to the Muliama–to–Bakok road due to commence soon. Your weekly digest of business news.
In Brief: Bougainville Copper Limited says there is interest in reviving the Panguna Mine and other business stories
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6 May 2019 by Leave a Comment
Nine members of Papua New Guinea’s Parliament resigned from the People’s National of Congress, Bougainville Copper Limited said there is interest to revive the Panguna mine, and rice harvesting commenced at Rangiampun in Umi. Your weekly digest of business news.
Opinion: The Blue Pacific is running out of time for action on climate change
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17 May 2019 by Leave a Comment
This week, Pacific Island Forum leaders welcomed António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General, to the Pacific region to witness the reality of climate change. This is their official statement.
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